Iran sees blockade as ‘game of chicken’, analyst says Alireza Nader warns Iran may believe it can outlast U.S. economic pressure, relying on repression and endurance rather than conceding under sanctions alone. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against Iran through sanctions, naval pressure and financial enforcement, a central question is emerging: Can unprecedented economic strain truly weaken the regime, or will Iran’s rulers once